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The River Valley

RECORD - ENTERPRISE
Serving Portions of Montcalm, Mecosta, Newaygo and Kent Counties
Generosity of
community
outstanding
“I’ve been impressed. The for all the support of gifts, food
people’s generosity has been and money for the Adopt A
outstanding,” said Jan Aten, Family Program.
Assistant Manager, Firstbank. “The Panhandle Area
“We’d love to do this again Chamber of Commerce would
next year if the Chamber let’s like to thank Firstbank for vol-
us!” unteering to manage the Adopt
A total of 78 families from A Family program.” said Cham-
Howard City, Sand Lake and ber Director Marianne Shepa-
Lakeview areas were adopted rd. “The Chamber was excited
this Christmas. Firstbank em- to continue the program that
ployees shopped for several the River Valley Shopper has
families with donations total- supported for so many years
ing $1000.00. They would and continues to support with
like to thank the community their publication.”
Community MSU Extension

college NEW YEAR’S BABY to honor 4-H
enrollment soars: youth, volunteers
What’s next? EAST LANSING — Young people,
their families and volunteer leaders
ANN ARBOR — Michigan’s
with Michigan State University Exten-
community college enrollment has
sion (MSUE) 4-H Youth Development
soared by 49.8 percent since 1999-
will cheer on the MSU women’s basket-
2000 even as K-12 enrollment has
ball team as it takes on the Ohio State
fallen by 104,090 students or 6 per-
Buckeyes on Saturday at the MSU Bre-
cent.
slin Center.
Michigan community college
MSUE 4-H Day with the Lady Spar-
enrollments have grown to the full-
tans is a celebration of the MSUE 4-H
time equivalent of 161,223 students
program.
as economically displaced workers
Tickets are free for 4-H members,
change careers and as new govern-
volunteers, MSUE staff members and
ment incentives, including a new GI
their families. To order tickets, contact
Bill, encourage people to return to
the MSUE county office at (888) 678-
school.
3464.
Peter Riley Bahr, a University
This year’s women’s basketball cele-
of Michigan expert on community
bration will pay special tribute to Michi-
colleges, has completed the rare
gan 4-H nutrition, health and well-be-
journey from community college
ing programs. There will be activities
student to Ph.D. scholar. Bahr him-
and displays to help Michigan residents
self spent a portion of his early col-
make smart food choices, learn about
lege years at a community college,
nutrition and apply what they learn,
and he began his research career at
manage their food budget, manage
the state office that administers all
chronic diseases, prevent disease and
of California’s community colleges,
improve their overall physical, mental
which collectively constitute the
and social well-being.
largest postsecondary system in the NEW YEAR’S BIRTH: It’s a boy! The Elliott family welcomed newborn Samuel
“Health and nutrition is important
world. Elisha Elliott on January 2 as the first baby of 2010 born at Carson City Hospital.
to teach 4-H youth because sometimes
Besides conducting a great deal Pictured are Angela, Samuel and John Elliott of Stanton. youth don’t always get that information
of research on the rapidly evolving
Carson City Hospital staff surprises family
at home or school,” said associate pro-
community colleges, he is teaching
gram leader B’Onko Sadler. “If youth
a new course in January on com-
learn how to eat right and stay physically
munity college students.
“More than any other type of
higher education institution, the
of first baby of 2010 with gift basket fit at an early age, they become healthier
adults.
“They also take that information back
community college draws students CARSON CITY – Samuel Elisha Elliott Credit Union, the Flower Garden, Single Mo- home and share it with their caregiv-
of incredibly varied backgrounds, was the first baby born in 2010 at Carson ments Photography, the Elm Tree Gift Shop ers. Being healthy leads to fewer doctor
pursuing academic objectives that City Hospital. Samuel was born at 7:05 p.m. located inside Carson City Hospital, and the visits and an increase in overall health,
are equally varied,” said Bahr, an on January 2. The proud parents are Angela following Carson City Hospital departments: helping families spend less on medical
assistant professor of higher educa- and John Elliott of Stanton. Samuel weighed Adolescent and Pediatric Specialists, Quality services.”
tion at U-M’s Center for the Study 8 lbs. 13 oz. at birth. Improvement, Service Excellence, and Pub- Besides learning about health and
of Higher and Postsecondary Edu- Carson City Hospital staff presented the lic Relations. nutrition, 4-Hers will also sing the na-
cation. Elliott family with several gift baskets with “It was fun to find out he was the first tional anthem and lead the 4-H pledge
More growth is expected in the baby items donated by several hospital de- baby born,” said Angela, whose due date was before the game. There will be an op-
years ahead. President Obama vis- partments and community businesses, in- supposed to be Jan. 12. She said Samuel has portunity to get photos with Sparty, the
ited Macomb Community College cluding: the Carson Apothecary Shoppe, three brothers: John, Isaiah and Caleb. MSU cheerleaders and possibly the Lady
in Warren last July to detail his the Center for Women’s HealthCare, Samuel was delivered by Dr. Jennifer Spartans.
plans to invest $12 billion to meet Blanchard’s Thriftway, Independent Bank, Carman of the Center for Women’s Health- Attendees are asked to show off their
Chemical Bank, Michigan One Community Care.
See COLLEGE page 7 See SPECIAL page 7
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Unearth The

Mystery of the
Silver Lake
Creature
An enchanting world awaits young readers
as authors Rose Mitchell and Kayla Obenchain
collaborate in a new book released through Xli-
bris. Wet Willie: The True Story of the Silver
Lake Creature unveils the mystery that lurks
beneath the peaceful surface of an inviting dark
blue lake.
Where he came from, no one knows, but
there is a large creature that lives in Silver Lake
State Park in Michigan. Captivating in its ap-
pearance, the water is in light blue, where it is
shallow, and dark, where it is deep. One day, a
little girl visits the lake with her grandparents.
Swimming only in the light-colored water for
she could not swim, the girl encounters the
mysterious creature. From the dark, deep wa-
ter, the Silver Lake Creature talks to the girl and
tells her that his name is Wet Willie, invitingly
luring her to play with him in the dark water.
But the little girl refuses, making Wet Willie
sad. Nevertheless, that does not stop the crea-
ture from inviting anyone to come with him.
Not long, a group of tourists excitedly wan-
ders through the lake and swims into the dark
water. Unaware of the existence of the lake
creature, one of them is eaten by Wet Willie.
Providing a spellbinding feel of excitement,
Wet Willie: The True Story of the Silver Lake
Creature chronicles the other unfortunate
events that create the mystery of the lake. This
book will entertain both young and adults with
its gripping story and vibrantly illustrated im-
ages. For more information on this book go to
www.Xlibris.com.
About the Authors
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Join the Montcalm County Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce at their Rose Mitchell lives in West Michigan (Low-
Business After Hours hosted by Pierson Village Inn at 10 S. 4th Street, Pierson on Tuesday, January 19th ell) with her husband. She graduated from
from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. This will be a great time to network with other business owners and managers, enjoy Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, MI in 1985,
appetizers, sign up to win the door prize and a cash drawing (for Chamber members only - must be present to with an English Major. She enjoys letting her
win). See you at Pierson Village Inn. Thank you for supporting the Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce. mind roam to imagine all of life’s possibilities.
The highlight of her life is spending time with
www.panhandlechamber.com, (231)937-5681
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Howard City
Submitted by teSha Gould ing to see who can build the best
& PaiGe denSlow of the snowman/winter display.
winterfeSt Committee The judging will be taking
place on January 15th. Be sure
Jan. 15 and 16 will be our first to check them out.
annual Winterfest held here in We encourage any and all
Howard City. residents within the village lim-
Be looking for more de- its to participate by creating
tails on posters that are hung their own snowman/winter dis-
throughout the local businesses play. Although there is no for-
as well as additional information mal competition setup this year
in our own, River Valley Shop- for the residents; we hope to see
per. The details are also posted some participation and hope to
on the howardcity.org website. make it a formal competition
One of the many things next year.
we are looking forward to is a This is a great way to help
friendly competition between decorate our town and get us all
the businesses located within the ‘geared up’ for the Winterfest
village limits. They are compet- two day event.
50th Anniversary: Neil and Beverly Hand of Howard City, will be celebrating their 50th
Dept. State closed for MLK holiday Wedding Anniversary on January 16, 2010. Children of the couple are Pam and Bill Vos,
Scott and Lori Hand, Terry and Jeanne Hand, Kim and Tim Slavens. A family dinner is
LANSING — All Secretary as a holiday or weekend, can planned for the celebration.
of State will be closed in ob- be renewed the following day
servance of Martin Luther without penalty.
King Jr. Day on Jan. 18.
The Department of State
mails notices to motorists 45
Motorists renewing license
plates can “skip the trip” to
the branch office and do busi-
funny quote
days before their driver li-
cense or license plates expire
ness by mail, or if eligible, by
Internet or touch-tone tele-
“Honolulu - it’s got everything. Sand for the chil-
to give them enough time to phone. License plate tabs also dren, sun for the wife, sharks for the wife’s mother.”
renew. Licenses and plates can be renewed at self-service
that expire on a day when stations — many of which are
state offices are closed, such available 24/7. — Ken Dodd
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1950 – Former LHS baseball
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a contract with one of the Cincin-
nati Reds farm teams, and will be in
Lockport, NY.
1975 – Stanley and Pamela Stanfield
of Morley are the proud parents of
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son – the first baby of 1975 to be
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The Lakeview Boy Scouts are The Thomas Fishers of Coral Kellogg’s Ripple Creek
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1960 – PFC William Hall of Six Village Manager of Lakeview, and
Lakes is training with the 110th is promising to bring along many lb.
Aviation Company in the northern new ideas.
Italian Alps. The wonderful folks in the
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Club will be hosting two districts of crease in the Toys for Tots program,
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Council when the Klondike is held
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OBITUARY
Don E. Williams, 91, passed Richards; four grandsons, Gary,
away November 27, 2008. Born Neal, Wayne and Todd; three
in Howard City, MI, he lived sisters, Marian and Lois Wil-
most of his life in the Akron liams, Margaret Senne; and a
area. Don was a member of the niece and nephews. A memorial
Firestone VFW Post #3383, a service was held at Adams Ma-
retired service station owner, an son Memorial Chapel in Akron,
outdoorsman and a pilot. Pre- Ohio, where Pastor Don Davies
ceded in death by his brothers officiated. Military rites were
Albert and Jack Williams, he is conducted by the Firestone
survived by his wife of 67 years, VFW. Burial is at Greenlawn
Dorothy; daughter Donna (Syd) Memorial Park.
Women’s Action Network

UNDER THE SCOPE: Scanning electron microscope view of plant cell nanoridges. (John
January Meeting Ohlrogge/Courtesy Photo)
Study sheds light on microscopic flower petal ridges

Women’s Action Network the efforts of area women by
meets Monday, January 18, 5:30 providing scholarships, grants EAST LANSING — Microscopic ridges To start, visiting professor Mike Pol-
p.m. at the Winter Inn in Green- and educational opportunities. contouring the surface of flower petals lard and former Ohlrogge post-doctoral
ville. This meeting will focus The WAN Hat Rack assists can- might play a role in flashing that come- research associates Fred Beisson and
on the WAN 2010 calendar and cer victims by providing hats, hither look pollinating insects can’t resist. Yonghua Li tapped new genetic informa-
activities, WAN goals, updated wigs and scarves for women Michigan State University scientists and tion to find a mutated strain of the stan-
policies and procedures, and suffering hair loss from cancer colleagues now have figured out how those dard research plant Arabidopsis thaliana
review the responsibilities of of- treatment or any other disease. form. — mustard weed. The petals have no such
ficers and chairpersons. Anyone For additional information of to The result could help researchers learn nanoridges because the mutation inhibits
interested becoming a member obtain more information visit to enhance plants’ pollination success and production of a polymer that forms the
is encouraged to attend. Wom- the website www.WomensAc- even could lead to high-grip nanomaterials OHLROGGE plant cuticle, which separates cell walls
an’s Action Network supports tionNetwork.info and “green chemical” feedstocks. from plants’ waxy surfaces.
“Surprisingly, our work on plant surface bio- Examining the mutant plants’ flowers and com-
chemistry became a birds and bees and flowers paring them to normal mustard plants under scan-
Marriage License appLication story,” said John Ohlrogge, Michigan State Univer- ning electron microscopes, the researchers found
sity’s distinguished professor of plant biology. “It’s that the ridges form from cutin polyester, not from
Roger Towne Jr and Ellen Antcliff of Trufant a fundamental property of plant flowers, and we’ve underlying surfaces as some have speculated.
discovered a basis of how these ridges are made.” How that occurs — from surface folding or un-
Zachary Frederic and Kimberly Shearer of Greenville
Known for 75 years, the exact biological func- even synthesis of cutin polymer across the cell wall,
Jeffrey Desonier and Misty Beckham of Greenville
tion and nature of the flower nanoridges still eludes for example, has yet to be learned.
Harley Clark of Holland and Nikina Himes of Sidney scientists. They might help pollinating insects grip But the research will open doors to further re-
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Jake Morton and Ashley Stewart of Vestaburg Because the ridges’ spacing is approximately Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Shane King and Shannon Johnston of Vestaburg that of visible and ultraviolet light wavelengths, “That could include production of polyesters or
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the goal of helping 5 million more Americans Although it is widely recognized that stu- 4-H/MSUE pride by wearing their D. Transportation may be coordi-
earn degrees or certificates from community dents in community colleges vary greatly from green or white 4-H or MSUE ap- nated through the county MSUE
colleges by 2020. one another, Bahr is taking this understanding parel. office. Parking is free for all school
meanwhile, the new Gi Bill, which took ef- one step further by developing a classification “This event is a win-win op- buses; all other buses are $20. Car
fect last August, is expected to greatly increase scheme based on students’ behaviors. portunity for everyone,” said proj- parking costs $5.
the number of Iraq and Afghanistan war vet- In a recent study, Bahr classified 165,921 ect event coordinator Pat Talbot. 4-H displays and staffers will be
erans who attend college. community college students into six catego- “With over 4,500 tickets already on hand to provide information on
Bahr’s research has looked at issues such ries: transfer, vocational, drop-in, noncredit, distributed, this televised event the youth development program
as: experimental and exploratory. will provide excellent visibility and how to get involved with 4-H.
remediation Of particular interest, he found that 32 for MSUE’s 4-H Youth Develop- Contact the country MSUE office
A great challenge for community colleges percent of all first-time students are drop-ins, ment program, the Spartan spirit for more information on this event
is to bring students’ basic skills in math and who take just one or two classes, complete of MSU Extension staff members, or call Talbot at (517) 432-7616 or
English up to the level required to succeed in them successfully, and then leave college, ap- families and friends, the beautiful e-mail talbotp@msu.edu.
college coursework — so-called postsecondary parently having achieved their goals. MSU campus, free access to the for more information on the
remediation. “This gives you a sense of just how varied Breslin Center, and a chance to Breslin Center, go to: http://bre-
In a recent study of 28,089 remedial math the goals are of students who are served by cheer on the MSU women’s bas- slincenter.com/main.asp. In-
students, Bahr found that only 28 percent community colleges,” Bahr said. “Some stu- ketball team. It just doesn’t get any formation on the MSU women’s
completed a college math course. The reasons dents just want to take a class or two for career better.” basketball team and all MSU var-
for the low rate of success are numerous, but advancement or other reasons, some want to The game starts at 2 p.m.; sity sports can be found at: http://
one significant problem is that severely defi- complete a degree, and some want to transfer the doors will be open for the msuspartans.collegesports.com/.
cient students must take many courses and to a four-year college. The community college MSUE 4-H group at noon and for To learn about MSU Extension
stay in college quite a long time to catch up meets all of these needs and more.” the general public at 12:30 p.m. and its 4-H Youth Development
their math skills, he says, adding that “retain- Enrollment at Michigan’s four-year univer- MSUE and 4-H attendees should program, go to” http://www.msue.
ing students long enough to fix severe skill de- sities has grown 12 percent since 1999-2000, enter the Breslin Center at Gate msu.edu/portal/.
ficiencies remains challenging.” from 227,973 to 257,203, while community
College Hopping college enrollment has increased by more
While most analysts look at community
college students’ upward transfer to four-year
colleges, Bahr found that 27 percent make “lat-
than four times that rate, hitting 11.7 million
today, or 44 percent of total U.S. college en-
rollments.
American Legion and
eral transfers” from one community college to
another within six years of first entering col-
lege, resulting in “substantial undercounts”
Fifty-three percent of community college
students are age 22 or older, with the average
age now at 29. Many are employed full-time,
Auxiliary donate to
of the number of students who complete de-
grees.
Given that the success of a community col-
36 percent are minorities, 17 percent are single
parents and 39 percent are the first generation
in their family to attend college.
Carson City Hospital
lege often is measured by how many of the “When we think about how to improve the CARSON CITY — American Defibrillator (AED) in Jeanne’s
students who began at the college eventually state of the economy, especially the economy Legion Post 380 and the Ameri- memory.
graduate, the large number of students who of southeastern Michigan, the community col- can Legion Post 380 Auxiliary re- An AED is a computerized
transfer between community colleges gives a lege is at the center of the action,” Bahr said. cently made generous donations medical device that can check a
misleadingly poor picture of how community “Whether we’re seeking to help the daunting to Carson City Hospital. person’s heart rhythm. It can rec-
colleges are doing, Bahr said. number of people who have trouble with read- The funds, totalling $500, ognize a rhythm that requires a
He also found that 34 percent of younger, ing, writing or math, or providing job skills to were donated in memory of shock, and can advise the rescuer
traditional-aged students transfer laterally the unemployed, or retraining laid-off work- Jeanne Wineland, who worked at when a shock is needed. The AED
compared to just 7 percent of the oldest com- ers, or offering a cost effective way for young Carson City Hospital as a nurse uses voice prompts, lights and
munity college students (those age 50 and people to transition to a four-year college, it’s for many years. The funds were text to tell the rescuer the proper
over). the community college that is going to provide used to purchase a much-needed steps to take. AEDs are very accu-
Classifying students those services.” instructional Automated External rate and easy to use.
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2006 Chevy Silverado WT Reg Cab,
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2006 Chevy Trailblazer, 42,000 Act.
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2006 Pontiac Torrent, GM Factory wishes to express our sincere &
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2008 Buick Enclave CXL, Full Power,
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22,000 Act. Miles. Stk#7467
Special thanks to Judy Emmons for your
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2006 Buick LaCrosse, One Owner
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Applications are being taken for appointments to the Township Planning Program, Full Power. 2 To Choose From.
Commission and the Township Zoning Board of Appeals. We would like to thank
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5160 Croton-Hardy Drive
Newaygo, MI 49337
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Village of Howard City Toll Free: 866-831-5271
Montcalm County Michigan Justin, Jammie, Brooklyn, Kaylee,
Sarah, Dustin, and Baby Justin
Notice of Meeting Change
NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE

The Village Council meeting scheduled for January 11, 2010 has been
cancelled. The meeting has been rescheduled for January 25, 2010 at
7:00 p.m. Agenda items will be addressed at the meeting. There will be a
FOR MAY 4, 2010, SCHOOL ELECTIONS

council work session at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 125 E. Shaw
Howard City, MI in the Village Council Chambers.
Kim Alexander, Clerk

NOTICE is hereby given that local school board candidates who wish to seek office
Notice of Public Hearing at the May 4, 2010, Election must fi le nominating petitions and an Affidavit of Iden-
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments tity with the Montcalm County Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9,
Winfield Township 2010. In lieu of petitions candidates may pay a $100 non-refundable filing fee.
Montcalm County, Michigan
The State of Michigan has enacted the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, P.A. 110
of 2006, as amended by P.A. 12 of 2008, replaced three (3) zoning enabling acts: Board of Education positions that will appear on the May 4, 2010, ballot are as fol-
the City-Village Zoning Act, P.A. 207 of 1921; the Township Zoning Act, P.A. 184
of 1943; and the County Zoning Act, P.A. 184 of 1943. The Michigan Enabling Act lows:
required changes to the Winfield Township Zoning Ordinance. The purpose of this
Public Hearing is to inform the Public of the proposed amendments to the Winfield
Township Zoning Ordinance and receive input. Carson City-Crystal Area Schools 2 – Four (4) year terms
Date: January 25, 2010 Central Montcalm Public Schools 2 – Four (4) year terms
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Winfield Township Hall Greenville Public Schools 2 – Four (4) year terms
15212 W. M-46
Amble, Michigan
Lakeview Community Schools 1 – Four (4) year term
A complete copy of the proposed “Winfield Township Zoning Ordinance” Montabella Community Schools 2 – Four (4) year terms
Amendments are available for review (During Business Hours) at each of the fol- Tri County Area Schools 2 – Four (4) year terms
lowing locations:
Tamarack Public Library Reynolds Township Library
Vestaburg Community School 2 – Four (4) year terms
407 Lincoln 117 W. Williams St.
Lakeview, Michigan Howard City, Michigan
Any questions, contact
Petition and Affidavit of Identity forms, as well as signature requirements, can be
Mel Smith, Chairman obtained from the Montcalm County Clerk’s Office, 211 W. Main Street, Stanton, MI.
Planning Commission
Cell: (231) 629-2889 For more information call: 989-831-7339
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Upcoming Events: FJP Snowball Softball Co-Ed Tournament Help is Available:
The Newaygo County Mobile Food Pantry is Saturday, February 6th & Sunday, February A free Bariatric Support Group will meet the first Tuesday of each
7th, starting at 9 am. Branstrom Park, Fremont. month (beginning in February 2010) at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference
scheduled at the following locations to distribute Rooms at Carson City Hospital. For more information, contact Ellen at
free food to individuals and families in need. Most Applications are available at the Fremont Area 989-330-4091.
food distributions take approximately one hour. See Chamber of Commerce office or contact Kirsten at Newaygo County’s newest Cancer Support Group - Whether you
have been recently diagnosed, in treatment or living beyond your cancer,
below for registration details. Please do not arrive 231-578-6587 for more details. meet with others to share and offer hope for one another. Last Thursday of
every month from 6:30 until 8:30 at Living Hope Physical Therapy, 977
more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled delivery Angel Food Ministries at Solon Center Wesleyan W. 72nd St. (M-82), Newaygo, MI. For more information contact Deb
time. Bring your own container to hold 50 lbs. of Church, 15671 Algoma Ave., Cedar Springs, MI Kaminski, 231-924-7013.
Emotions Anonymous (EA) - Meetings every Wednesday, 1pm, Miracle
food. Saturday, January 9th, 10:00 am, First Christian 49319. For info call 616-696-8236. Drop-In Center, 310 E. Main St., Stanton. Everyone is welcome. No dues
Reformed Church, Fremont. Please call 231 924- Mid-Michigan District Health Department or fees. Emotions Anonymous offers a twelve step program to help people
2460. Saturday, January 9th, 10:00 am, Pine Grove cope with stress in daily living and to live a healthier emotional life. Info
Hearing & Vision Screening Clinic. Free vision call Carol (989)831-8778.
Com Church, Howard City/Croton. Sponsored by testing, as well as hearing screening tests for all Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS): Newaygo. Weigh in 5:30-6:10pm
the Croton Township Fire Department. Tuesday, children ages 3 to 21. For more information or to
on Thursdays, meeting 6:10-7:10pm. Info. Dee at (231)652-2583. • Sparta
Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:00-6:00pm on Tuesdays, meeting 6:00-
January 12th, 5:00 pm Resurrection Life Church, schedule an appointment, call (989) 831-3644, 7:00pm. Info. Betty at (616)691-7120. • White Cloud, Commission on
Newaygo. Wednesday, January 13th, 10:00 am, Monday through Friday.
Aging. Weigh in 5:25-5:55pm on Thursdays, meeting 6:00-7:00pm. 93
Gibbs St. • Lakeview, New Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 5:45-
NCCS Fremont. Wednesday, January 13th, 5:00 pm, 6:10pm on Mondays, meeting 6:15-7:15pm. East M-46. • Lakeview, New
Hesperia Com Education, Sponsored by the Local The third Thursday of each month, Wendy Life United Methodist Church. Weigh in 9:30am on Wednesdays, meeting
10:00-11:00am. East M-46. • Sand Lake, Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Area Churches. Thursday, January 14th, 3:00 pm, Lewkowski, MSW, Bereavement Coordinator Weigh in 8:30-9:00am on Tuesdays, meeting 9:15-10:00am. 180 Northland
Amazing Grace Acres Church, Brohman. for Heartland Hospice will be holding a grief Dr. • Howard City, Reynolds Township Hall (back building), Thursdays
weigh-in 4:30-5:10 PM, meeting 5:15-6:00 PM. First meeting free. For
support group. This group is open to anyone in
Breast and Cervical Cancer Control information call 231-937-4441.
Program. The Gratiot County Breast and Cervical the community and will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Grief Recovery Support Group Weekly Meetings Tuesdays 9:30-
Cancer Control Program (BCCCP) clinic will take Heartland Hospice office located at 1041 West 11:00am, Pierson Bible Church, ministries building, 101 Grand St.,
Pierson, Michigan. Call 636-5542 or 636-5680 for info.
place on January 14, 2010 at the Mid-Michigan Main Street, Fremont, MI. Call Wendy with any Emphysema Support Group Meetings 2nd Tuesday of month, 5:30pm,
District Health Department at 615 N. State St., questions 231-924-0153. Health Department, White Cloud.
Addictions Program: Feel trapped in addiction? There is an answer!
Suite 2 in Stanton. Women between the ages of Toddler Time every Monday at 11:00 am at Reformers Unanimous. A caring addiction program for any addiction,
40 and 64 may be eligible for free mammograms, the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township offered at Bills Lake Baptist Church, 8549 Swan Ave., 7 miles east of
Newaygo. Every Friday night 7-9p.m. Info. call 652-9940.
pelvic exams and Pap tests. Library. Ages 19 Months-3 year olds, listen to a Rebos House 10 N. First Street, Cedar Springs, Michigan. Meeting Days
Friday, January 15 - 2nd Annual Martin story, do a craft, sing songs and other activities. & Times: Monday-7pm, Big Book Meeting-Open; Tuesday-12Noon-Open,
5:30-6:30pm Women’s-Open, 7:00pm Men’s-Open; Wednesday-7:00pm
Luther King Jr. Day of Service Celebration Everyone is welcome, questions call 231-937-5575 12&12 12 Steps Traditions-Open; Thursday-12Noon-Open, 7:00pm-
will be held at the Fremont Area District Library and ask for Cheryl Open, 7:00pm-Closed (N/S) nonsmoking, 7:00pm-Alanon; Friday-All
Open-12Noon, 7:00pm, 9:00pm; Saturday-All Open-8:30am, 10:00am,
Community Room. This year’s celebration will Preschool Storytime: Every Tuesday at 11:00 am 7:00pm; Sunday-All Open-9:00am, 2:00pm, 7:00pm.; Friday-7:00pm-
Young People of Addictions-Open. Contact Sandy W. 616-636-8253. Last
include a welcome by Fremont Mayor Jim Rynberg, at the Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township Thursday every month speakers meeting, 7:30pm. Arrive early if you want
keynote address by Dr. Charles Poole of Muskegon, Library. Ages 3-5 year olds, come listen to stories, convenient parking.
make a craft and other activities. Everyone is Teen 12-Step Meeting (Help and support for staying alcohol and drug
and music by FHS students under the direction of free). Wednesdays 7-8pm, White Cloud United Methodist Church, 1125
Laurene Homsher. Participants are invited to bring welcome, questions call 231-937-5575 and ask for Newell Street, White Cloud. No cost, anonymous.
their lunch during this noontime event although Cheryl. Overeaters Anonymous - Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Binge
for no apparent reason? No Dues…We are a fellowship. FREMONT: First
light refreshments will be available. The Power of a Praying Parent. Classes start Congregational Church, 714 Hillcrest, Thursday, 10:45-11:45. Contact
689-6553, Marge.
Camp Newaygo Lang Lodge: Fireside Dinner weekly at the Still Waters Ministry Center, 218 Drug Problem? Narcotics Anonymous Now Meeting on Thursdays,
and Card Party - January 16, 6-9:00 p.m. Williams St, Howard City. 10am - 11:30 am. Free 7pm, United Methodist Church, 1125 Newell St., White Cloud. (C, NS,
BT)
Enjoy a delicious dinner before a blazing fire in of charge. To register call Jill at 231-937-6193. Newaygo Al-Anon Meeting, 7:30pm, Monday. 18 Justice St., next to St.
the fieldstone fireplace, includes soup, entrée, Would you like to know about becoming a Marks Episcopal Church, behind City Hall.
vegetable, dessert, and coffee or tea, follow dinner Catholic? Through the Rite of Christian Initiation Teen 12-Step Meeting Seventh Day Adventist-Baptist Church, 984
Wilcox Street, White Cloud (next to the Teen Center) Tuesday 7:00-
by relaxing by the fire or joining in a progressive of Adults (RCIA), adults who have never been 8:00pm.
euchre tournament! All proceeds help support baptized, or have been baptized in another Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault 24 Hour Crisis Line: If you are
summer camping! Advance reservation only, call Christian tradition have the opportunity to study
living with physical, emotional, or verbal abuse, Call 1-800-374-WISE.
Serving Mecosta, Osceola and Newaygo Counties.
Brenda at 231-652-1184 or email campretreats@ Catholicism in a group setting. If you would like to ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: If you think you have a problem
nccscares.org. know more, please call Christ The King Catholic drinking, please call. Let no disabilities keep you away. We are accessible to
you - 652-5574. O = Open Meeting, C = Alcoholics Only.
Women’s Action Network January Church at 231-937-5757 and leave your name and SPARTA: Sparta United Methodist Church, Monday 7:00pm; Monday,
Meeting, Monday, January 18, 5:30 p.m. at the phone number. 7:30pm, Frank 678-4534, Wednesdays, 12noon, Harold 678-7508,
Wednesdays, 8:00pm, Anggie 887-9952; Sparta Baptist Church, Fridays
Winter Inn in Greenville. This meeting will The Lakeview Area Seniors is a non- 7:30pm, Roger 887-8508 (Spanish Speaking)
focus on the WAN 2010 calendar and activities, denominational group gathering on the
KENT CITY: Kent City Baptist Church, Friday 12noon, Rick or Tonya
675-7663
WAN goals, updated policies and procedures, first Tuesday of each month from 1:00 PM to SAND LAKE: St. Mary’s/Mary Queen of Apostle Catholic Church,
and review the responsibilities of officers and 3:00. Interested people of all ages are encouraged basement of church, rear door, 51 Maple Street, Sand Lake. David 231-
chairpersons. Anyone interested in becoming a attend. If you would like further information about
937-5577, Mon. 8pm - C
CROTON-HARDY: New Croton Township Hall, 5833 Division, Fri.
member is encouraged to attend. Woman’s Action these meetings, the Lakeview Area Seniors, or 8pm - C; Sun. 7pm - O
Network supports the efforts of area women by HOWARD CITY: VFW Hall, 1/2 mile south of Howard City, Larry 616-
providing scholarships, grants and educational transportation to meetings, please call: Marlene 723-5081, Wed. 7:30pm - O
opportunities. The WAN Hat Rack assists cancer Scott 989-352-6661, Dorothy Jensen 989-831- GRANT: Community Bldg., 105 S. Front- 678-7508, Wed. 7:00pm - O.;
victims by providing hats, wigs and scarves for 4496, Nancy Olsen 231-937-6272, Gary Wakenhut Sun. 7:00pm - O
FREMONT: St. Johns Episcopal, 124 Sullivan, Tues., Thurs. & Fri.
women suffering hair loss from cancer treatment 989-352-6996. 12noon - C, Sun. 11:00am - O, NCCS Building, 6308 S. Warner (M-82).
Fremont Christian Church, 10 E. Elm (non-smoking), Tues. & Thurs. 8pm
or any other disease. For additional information or The Timothy Hauenstein Reynolds Twp - C; Sat. 11am - O
to obtain more information visit the website www. Friends of the Library meet from 9:00 - 11:00 Al-Anon: Tues. 8pm; Al-A teen: Tues. 8pm
WomensActionNetwork.info. am on the second Wednesday of the month. All NEWAYGO: St. Bartholomew Church, NS, 599 Brooks - Basement - John
924-8027, Mon. 7:30pm - C; Step Mtg.; Thurs. 7:30pm - C
Annual Church Rummage Sale - Christ The interested persons are welcome to attend. Library Newaygo Area Alano Club: 8406 Mason/M-37, Behind Tracy’s Custom
King Catholic Church, Howard City, 9596 Reed location, 117 Williams St., Howard City. River Boats, just North of Speedway Unit #3. Mon. Noon (O), 7:30pm;
Tues. Noon, 7:30pm; Wed. Noon, 7:30pm; Thurs. Noon, 7:30pm; Fri.
Road. West off Federal on to M46, North off The Howard City Skate Park Committee meets Noon, 5:30pm (Men only), 7:30pm (NON-Smoking - Women only – all
types of recovery welcome); Sat. Noon, 7:30pm (3 rd Sat. of month is open,
M46 on to Reed Road. Follow the signs. January Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m. @ the Howard City non-smoking, potluck dinner 6:30p, speaker meeting 7:30p, with game
22nd and 23rd, 9-5. All proceeds go to the Faith Village Hall located behind the Village offices. Call night following); Sun. 1:00pm, 7:30pm (O).
Formation Program. Marianne @ 231.937.6203 for more information. WHITE CLOUD: Mental Health Bldg. - Basement, 1049 Newell - 689-
1779- Non-Smoking, Mon. & Wed. 8pm - C
Free Food Truck, Thursday, January 28, 2010, The Howard City Harvest Festival Committee SELF-HELP GROUP FOR EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL
PROBLEMS: Is your ability to function and live a normal life impaired
at 4:00 pm, at the Free Methodist Church, 110 N. meets 2nd Wednesday of month, 7:00 p.m., because you have an emotional or mental problem? Is stress, depression,
Edgar Rd., Lakeview. Sponsored by the Lakeview @ Timothy C. Hauenstein Reynolds Township anger, anxiety, panic attacks, substance abuse or fear getting in the way of
you being able to really “live”? Newaygo County meeting, Fridays, 10:00am,
Ministerial Association along with Six Lakes Library. Volunteers are needed. Info. Call Cheryl United Methodist Church, 240 Williams Street, White Cloud. For more
Isabella Bank and John Grawburg providing the @ 231-937-5686. information, call 689-7330, or toll-free, 1-800-968-7330.
Area Happenings are ran free of charge for non-profit groups.

Mail: The River Valley News Shopper, 491 W. Shaw, Howard City, MI 49329 • Fax: 231-937-4048
Email: rvshopper@pioneergroup.com • DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 12 NOON
5,995
030 Special Notices 100 Pets & Supplies 100 Pets & Supplies
Please Shovel
Out Your Mailbox!
BEAUTIFUL MALE WHITE cat needs a
home. Belonged to my mother who
passed away. Spoiled and loves atten-
tion. Neutered, declawed, 8-10 years
LOW COST SPAY & NEUTER for pets
of low income families. Call 231-652-
1333.
$
If our drivers can’t reach your old.231-937-9207
110 For Rent
and Under
mailbox, they can’t deliver your CHI-POM PUPPIES 1 longhaired
shopper’s guide and/or news- female, 1 shorthaired male. Vet 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT. Howard
paper. checked. UTD on shots. $100/each. City. $135/week, plus deposit. Includes
Call Pat (231)834-8541
at
utilities. No Pets. (231)937-4820
Give our drivers a hand and
shovel around your mailbox.
Thank You!
SENIOR DAY (50 years plus) at This

Old House Antiques & Resale in Neway-
go every Tuesday with 25% off all mer-
chandise (unless marked "Firm"). Come
in & check out the nice clothes & things
that have been donated for Camp
Newaygo & Vera's House. Spend local
& help my 2 charities at the same time.
040 Lost and Found

Animals 1988 Chevy S-10 X-Cab 2WD............................................ 995 $
1998 GMC Sonoma Ext. Cab 4 cylinder.................... 1,295

FOR SALE- 120-VOLT EvenHeat HotShot Glass Kiln $
FOUND: FEMALE COCKER Spaniel w/shelves, posts. Manufactured in 2006. Gently used.
1996 Plymouth Neon 4 door, auto., local trade .......... 1,295

mix, black w/brown eyebrows. Near Mas-
ters and Deaner Rds, Winfield Town-
$450-OBO. (231)796-8143 $
1995 Ford Econoline Conversion Van 1 owner.... 1,495

ship. Friendly & trained with no collar. 231-
762-4454
FULL-SIZE PICK-UP TOPPER, white fiberglass $75. $
(231)598-2320
050 Help Wanted
1998 Plymouth Voyager V6, auto., local trade. ........ 1,495
$
KING SIZE MATTRESS w/box spring $100. Whirlpool
1993 Ford F150 Reg. Cab, long box, 6 cyl..................... 1,495

***AVON: A beauty-ful career! $10
gets you started! Contact Joyce Eben-
gas dryer (propane ready) $75. King-size mattress $
$75.
1996 Chevy C1500 V8, auto., local trade..................... 1,995

stein, ISRep, (231)937-4069.
avonjoy@verizon.net $
TO PLACE AN AD:
2001 Chevy Cavalier Z-24 Moonroof ....................... 1,995

HELP WANTED: Bookwalter Motor
Sales in Stanton is accepting applications
List each item and its bargain price. The highest priced $
item determines the cost of your ad.
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera V6, auto., clean .... 2,495

for a GM Certified Technician. Apply in per-
son: 335 Sheridan Rd., Stanton.
Prices are for a 15 word classified ad for 1 week in the
combo- Monday Pioneer, River Valley, Pioneer East
$
1991 Audi 100 4 dr., auto., loaded ................................ 2,495

and Tri-County Shoppers and online. (Actual cost is
MPI HAS BEEN hiring area residents for
over 21 years with no layoffs ever. 40 $32.35, Deadline 12noon, Thursdays) $
Item Price and Ad Cost:
2000 Pontiac Montana V6, auto., local trade............ 2,995
hours/week, year-round employment
and $8.00/hour to start. Hiring both men Free - $100 • FREE* $
and women to work at our Big Rapids $101 - $350 • $10.00
2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD, auto.............................. 2,995

office. Call to make an appointment. $351 - $500 • $20.00 $
(231)796-9286 *One ad per week per household. All ads must be pre-
1995 Chevy 3500 Flat bed dump, 454, 5 spd. .............. 2,995
paid. $
090 Business Call Kim (231)937-4740
Services
1999 Pontiac Grand Am V6, local trade.................... 3,495
$
ED'S
1997 Ford F150 Work truck, auto., long box................. 3,495

AUTO REPAIR $
Complete mechanical.
1997 Ford F150 V8, auto., long box.............................. 3,495

“We Bend Exhaust”
8679 Cypress.
$
KENT THEATRE 1994 Nissan 4x4 Ext. Cab local trade. ...................... 3,995
Call (231)937-6243.
$
2001 VW Jetta 4 cyl., auto., local trade......................... 3,995

$
8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs
1999 Ford F150 Ext. Cab 2WD, auto., local trade...... 3,995
$
616-696-7469
www.kenttheatre.org
2000 Chevy Cavalier 2 dr., 4 cyl., auto....................... 3,995
$
NET-PORT
January 15, 16, 17
2004 Chrysler Sebring V6, auto., loaded.................. 4,995
Your LOCAL Internet Provider! $
$18.45/month “THE BLIND SIDE”
2001 Buick LeSabre Limited Leather, loaded, local trade 4,995
$
Unlimited Dial-up Fri. 6 & 9 PM • Sat. & Sun. 3, 6 & 9 PM
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Leather ........... 4,995
(231)592-9877 Tickets: $3.00 $
www.net-port.com
January Coupon
1999 Ford F250 4x4 Ext.Cab Long box, P.S. diesel .. 4,995
$
POLE BUILDINGS for garage, work- Bring in this ad for a free small popcorn
2003 Dodge Intrepid V6, auto., loaded .................... 4,995
shop or storage. Custom built, using top with the purchase of a large soft drink. $
quality materials. Call Kevin Smith, Smith Expires Jan. 31, 2010.
2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT 2 dr., V6, auto., loaded 4,995

Construction, Barryton. (989) 382-7506. $
Licensed, insured.
2001 VW Beetle 5 speed, local trade, loaded ............... 5,995

$
POSSIBLE CAREGIVER LOOKING
2003 GMC Envoy SLT Leather, loaded ........................ 5,995

for authorized Medical Marijuana
patients. Must have State authorized
$
card. 616-835-0525
2001 Chevy Aveo 5 speed, local trade, 36,000 mi....... 5,995
$
ROOFING: ALL TYPES
Low-sloped, flats, shingles,
trailers. Repairs & Leaks.
ICE/SNOW REMOVAL
ALL YOU CAN EAT 1984 Chevy Corvette V8, auto., 76,000 miles ........... 5,995
$
Free
2nd & 4th Thursday of every month
Estimates. 20yrs. experience. (Starting January 14th)
Licensed/Insured.
(616)636-8288 5 - 7 PM
Ensley Roofing, LLC
WILL CLEAN YOUR House the way $8.00 Adults • $4.00 Children 12 & Under
you like. $13-$15/hour. References.
Call Carole 616-685-9331
Children 5 & Under FREE
Since 1988
100 Pets & Supplies
7 MONTH OLD Male Purebred Golden
Howard City VFW M-57 to N. M-91/Main St., North 2.5 miles.
Corner of Peck Rd. & M-91 • GREENVILLE, MI
Retriever, Deep Red, un-altered, Gor-
geous, Full of Energy, Crate Trained.
Post 3306 COMPLETE INVENTORY AT:
Contact 231-250-1904 if interested. $150, 1101 S. Ensley Rd. • Howard City www.RandyMerrenAuto.com
no AKC papers, shots current. Reed City
Area 231-937-5204 616-754-6800
*Payments based on tax, title, plate, DOC, down payment
Big Rapids’ Premier

Assisted Living
Community
A Leisure Living Managed Community
Evergreen Terrace is a community designed to
www.leisure-living.com provide choice and convenience for those requiring
various levels of assistance with daily activities.
Call Wendi today to make your reservation!

801 Fuller Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307 • Phone: 231-527-1050
evergreen@leisure-living.com
PLEASE LET
US HELP!
Are You A Vietnam Veteran?
Did You Serve In Country?
Do You Have Diabetes?
Do You Have Or Had Cancer?
WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU.

Please contact the Service Officer at
The American Legion Post #381
6812 Croton-Hardy Dr.
Ask for Roger Webster, 231-652-7776 or 231-652-7081
99 CHEVY VENTURE 03 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 05 CHEVY MALIBU 04 GRAND PRIX GTP 2004 CADILLAC DEVILLE 04 SATURN VUE
Local Trade. P3024 Auto, Sips Gas! P3039 Auto, Loaded, Local Trade. P3032A Loaded, Super-Clean! P2928A Heated leather, loaded and clean. Very Sharp
ONLY $2995 ONLY $3998 ONLY $5970 ONLY $6297 ONLY $7995 ONLY $9975
05 BUICK LACROSSE 07 CHEVROLET HHR 03 GMC ENVOY 07 TOWN & COUNTRY 2003 NISSAN MURANO 08 FORD TAURUS
Loaded Fuel Economy with Power Options, 33K Loaded, Low Miles, P3034 Loaded, Very Clean, P3037 4wd, local trade. Loaded with Power Options, Clean!
08 EQUINOX 2008 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT 08 CHEVY UPLANDER 06 TRAILBLAZER 06 HONDA PILOT 09 PONTIAC G6 GT
AWD P3058 Like new. 7 Pass, Fully Loaded, Low Miles 4x4, Loaded. P3041 4WD, Beautiful, Leather, Loaded (P3038) 30K Miles, Like New
09 IMPALA LT 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SE 08 CHEVY EQUINOX 05 CHEVY COLORADO 05 SILVERADO 2500 2005 GMC YUKON XL
Only 25K Miles, GM Certified Leather and loaded. AWD, Only 18K Miles. P2973A Crew Cab, Z71, P3036 EXT, 4x4 P3001A Power everything, clean, 8-pass seating
05 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 07 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE LT 05 SILVERADO CREW CAB 07 SILVERADO CREW CAB 2007 GMC YUKON XL DENALI
Diesel, Low Miles Very Clean, Loaded, 8-Pass Loaded and very sharp. 4x4, Diesel, Loaded. P3043 4x4, Diesel, Low Miles. P3044 AWD, nav, DVD, sunroof.
* All prices are tax, title and doc fee extra. Some restrictions may apply. We reserve the right to correct any pricing errors. See store for details. Payment based on sale price w/10% down payment, plus all fees. 04 and new up to 72 mo. at 7%. 03 and older up to 48 mo. at 8%.

5977 Alpine Ave., at 7 Mile Rd. Comstock Park, MI 49321
(Located on Alpine Ave at 7 Mile)
(616) 784-8400 Toll Free 888-379-7519
www.gmcgrandrapids.com www.foxgm.com
110 For Rent 110 For Rent 110 For Rent
NOW SEEKING QUALIFIED senior and HOUSE FOR RENT Grant/Newaygo
SHAW LANE APARTMENTS,
family applicants to fill 1, 2 and 3 bedroom 1145 Hess Lake Drive. 1/bedroom, living
units located at Parkview and Evergreen room, kitchen/dining area, attached 2-stall located at 727 Shaw Street,
Village. Income based rent with utilities garage. $475/month plus utilities, $475 Howard City is taking applications
included, cable available at reduced deposit. No pets. 1 year minimum lease. for 2 bedroom apartments with
rates. Close to downtown, active resident Call or stop by. 231-834-7009 immediate occupancy. Applica-
council, group activities, neighborhood tions are located in the hallway
• Corn &/or Pellet Stoves • Clean & Dry Corn/Pellets/Cherry Pits
watch program and security cameras. or call (231)937-5886. Free heat,
HIGH-TECH ENERGY! HOUSE FOR RENT NEWAYGO/FRE-
Apply at 9 Parkview Village, Big Rapids. trash removal, snow removal, laun-
LOW-COST COMFORT!
MONT area (Pickeral Lake). 1/bedroom,
(231)796-8689. The application is also
large living area, garage. All utilities dry room in building. Rent starts at
available at
bigrapidshousing.org.
included, including Internet. 231-652- $503. TDD 1-900-649-3777. Equal
The easy-to-use Bixby Biomass Stove is a low 7507 Housing Opportunity.
cost way to generate comfortable and efficient 16 X 80 2/bedroom, 2/bath, attached
heat for your home, shop, pole barn, or office. garage, deck, central air, beautiful setting, HOUSE FOR RENT Pierson.
99.7%
10 minutes from expressway. $150/week $700/month plus utilities and security
We Six w/$400 deposit.989-506-0352 deposit. 616-292-1859
Deliver & COLORS
Install Available!
Bixby Efficiency 2-BEDROOM HOME w/garage, in
MORLEY MOTEL
TRI COUNTY SCHOOLS
Stoves in Stock: Free log set with purchase Newaygo, non-smoking, no pets.
$500/month plus $500 deposit. For appli-
Daily Rooms from $40, Weekly NO RENT Till 03/01/2010
rooms from $145. Includes utilities. Homes $599 & Up
www.CornEnergyProducts.com cations, call (231)652-5692.
No Deposit. (231)856-7820. Approx. 1100 sq. ft.
2-BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, 2-miles Sec. Dep. starting at $299
8722 Elm Ave., Newaygo, MI 49337 231-652-9400 south Big Rapids, good clean condition, All appliances, including
Corner of M-82 & Elm, MORLEY-NICE 3/BEDROOM, 2/BATH,
Toll Free: 1-866-761 CORN natural gas. $375/month. (231)867-3341, washer / dryer.
9 Miles East of Newaygo (2676) (2676) mobile. Storage shed. $475/month, plus
(231)250-2770 Sun Home at Village Trails
deposit. No dogs. 231-937-4905 or 231-
888-242-6421
3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Howard 856-8945
www.4villagetrails.com
City. $550/month + deposit. No pets. EHO *Expires 1/30/10
Call Cindy 231-937-5206 REED CITY: 1&2 Bedroom, $500-$650
Karaoke Returns! per month. Utilities included, no pets,
Dee’s Karaoke & DJ APARTMENT IN REED CITY- 3-Bed- on-site manager. (231)465-4049
160 Real Estate
Thurs. 9 - Midnight room, 1-bath, washer/dryer hookup. 2-
Fri. & Sat. Story with walkout basement 2-BEDROOM HOME IN good clean con-
dition. Remus and Chippewa Lake. BUYERS - TIME is running out for these
9:30 pm - 1:30 am $500/month. (231)250-3707.
$375/month. (231)867-3341, (231)250- historic LOW PRICES. As the market
Comfort Food • Sports
p Bar • Entertainment recovers, prices go up. BUY NOW, in the
CEDAR SPRINGS: Unfurnished upper 2770
JIMMY’S EXPRESS LUNCH one bedroom apartment. $325/month
plus utilities, deposit, credit check. No
next six months! Call Marcia Hunt, Pang-
burn Properties 8221 Croton Hardy Dr.
RENT TO OWN! 4-bedroom, 1-bath
Monday - Friday 11 AM - 3 PM smoking (616)644-1150. home. Deeded lake access on Mas-
231-652-5525
Pick 2 for $5.99 COTTAGE FOR RENT

ton Lake. Financing Available!
$700/month. (517)712-2392. HEART OF A DEAL
1/2 Sub, Sandwich or Wrap, Cup of Soup or Salad Utilities included. from $499/month.
Furnished. Waterfront. SHADY LAWN MOTEL: Sand Lake, MI. 3 bed/2 bath
WEEKLY SPECIALS
Carport. $585/month. Special rates. Furnished cabin with kitch- All Appliances Included
Ideal 1-2 people. 231-225-2831 enette $113.25/week. Furnished small cab- Receive up to $8,000 Tax Credit
Cash
After 3 PM FREMONT- 3BR COUNTRY HOME
ins, $96.60/week. (Above prices include
utilities) Call for availability (616)696- when you buy a
Sundays & Mondays w/garage.

$550/mo plus utilities.
0386, or (616)638-5658. If no answer, call
(616)636-8967.
Sun Home at Village Trails
888-248-5423
Pick Two Entrees for $1499 (231)834-8470 Ext. 2 www.4villagetrails.com

EHO Expires 01/30/10
Sand Lake Feed & Supply

Sizzler • Chicken Breast • Meatloaf • Cod Price $20,000, 12.5% Apr. 15 yr term, monthly payment includes
site, rent, title, taxes
Grandma’s Chicken • Shrimp • Burrito

Beef Tips • Chimi • Lasagna • Spaghetti or Fettucini
616-636-8822 JUST REDUCED!!...Beautiful 2 bed-
room, 1 bath condominium with large
TACO WILD WING THIRSTY M-F 8:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sat. 8:30 am - 2:00 pm • Closed Sun. living room and dining area, fireplace
TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS Family Owned and Operated and deck overlooking the Manistee
River in Downtown Manistee. This
$1 Tacos 35¢ Wings Ladies Night ALLIANCE NUTRITION FEED DEALER lower level condo has easy accessibility
$2 Margaritas $3 Giant Drafts Happy Hour Prices
Sportmix
and has great views of the big ships
20% OFF Jimmy’s New

Buffalo Wing Dip
3pm-Close
Dog Biscuits 50% OFF WOOD
coming up and down the Big Manistee
River Channel. Heated in ground pool
All
remaining South of FREE Pool! is just steps away and you are within
the Border menu 3 sizes (21 & older) $ 95
3 PELLETS walking distance of the Victorian Port
FRIDAYS
Roadhouse
Munchies
4# Bag
Puppy Carhartts IN STOCK
City Downtown and the famed River-
walk. Has Air Conditioning, Washer and
Biscuits Limited to supplies BY THE BAG Dryer, Stove, Microwave, Refrigerator,
All U Can Eat 15%
5 OFF
5% on hand. Garbage Disposal and a Carport with
Starting at $699 PLAY

2#
$ 99
2 All sales final OR TON extra storage area. Super for year
around or summer getaway! Located
Straw Patriot
at #7, Shipwatch Condominiums, 317
Fish • Chicken Strips • Shrimp
Feed Easy Pamper Me

Wii Fifth Ave. Just remodeled and priced
FREE
Pine
to move! $119,000. Contact Jean
Wii Naturally
Y
HAPPR Maloney at Century 21 Boardwalk,
Horse Feed
HOUM
3-6 P ay Bedding 50#
Manistee. (866) 448-2100.
Bowling League Every

D
Cedar Hand Made Soaps.
$
10 75
LOVELY CHURCH BUILDING in Lake-
Good for the skin.
Bedding
view. Willing to look at any reasonable
Starting ~ FFamil
Family Owned for 39 Years ~ offer. Call 231-354-6461
Wed., Jan. 27 M-37 • 1/4 Mile South of Newaygo
Teams of two for 6 weeks

$5 per player each week
231-652-7222
Sun. - Thurs. 11 am - 11 pm The Original Muck Boot
The Best Way to Keep Your Feet Warm,
Fri. & Sat. 11 am - LATE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Cash Prizes Awarded Dry and Protected!
If you missed us in the PDS Montcalm / North Kent phone guide, KNIGHT
AUTO & PARTS
you can find our ad every week in the River Valley News Shopper SALES
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• Pedicures
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Used Parts
Monday
Mon-Fri
7:30am to
• Facials
Hair Studio & Day Spa 9am-8pm
5pm
• Massage Closed
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Saturday
Exclusive Line Of: Mastay, Eufora & Nioxin
• Gift Certificates Open Sunday
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989-831-8358
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Stanton, MI
HUGE SAVINGS FOR SENIORS

WITH BUY CASKETS DIRECT, LLC
50 - 60 % SAVINGS VERSUS MORTUARY PRICES

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by Amish Cabinet Makers
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231-652-4240
231-225-6558
~ Buy American Made Products ~
Meet Peanut, a 10-month-old male

terrier mix. He stands about 1 foot
tall at his shoulder, and is just about
Select Care Physical Therapy

full grown. He is very happy to see
everybody, and the family that found
him says he loved their children.
Peanut has had all of his vaccines North End of Town (Next to Carpet Store)
except rabies. He is available for
adoption to his forever home now!
7762 N. Federal Road, Howard City, MI 49329
There are many other wonderful • Aquatic Therapy (Only one in Town)
Not affiliated with any other therapy
animals waiting to be adopted from • Anodyne for Neuropathy prvider in the area. Operated by husband
the shelter. Please come in and visit • Vestibular Rehab/Balance Training/ and wife physical therapist team with
the animals. Our hours (beginning Fall Prevention combined experience of 26 years.
11/16/09) are Mon.-Fri. 12:30 to 5pm, closed Saturdays. • Sports Medicine/Rehab
Animal Control Officers will still be available from 9am- Our therapists work only at this location,
• Work Hardening/Back to Work and are highly trained and certified.
5pm Mon. - Fri. People wishing to purchase a license can • Pain Mannagement
still do so at animal control during regular hours or at the
• Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Our Hand-On approach is the strength
Treasurer’s office. behind our successful treatment programs.
154 Quarterline • Stanton
• Arthritis/Fibromyalgia/Osteoporosis
Aquatic Therapy Therapy provided by licensed
If you have any questions please call the shelter at physical therapists only.
(989) 831-7355. Visit us on the web at • Joint Replacement Therapy Auto Injuries
www.montcalm.org/animalshelter.asp
We now post pets up for adoption on Petfinder.com Working Hours: Mon. to Fri. 8:30 am to 5 pm
IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA PLEASE STOP IN DURING OUR *Early morning and late evening appt. are available, please inquire within.
REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AND BECOME A VOLUNTEER!!! All insurances are welcome, flexible payment plans for co-payments, deductible, private pay, etc.
The dogs enjoy a nice walk and its great exercise. We have treats
that can be given out, or you may bring your own to give to the
dogs. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age or accompanied
by a parent or guardian. If you have any other questions, please feel
231-937-8485
free to contact us. Fax: 231-937-9836
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Prior Sales
616-754-7550 • Mon. 9 - 8 • Tues. - Sat. 9 - 5 Excludes Prior Sales
Michigan Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has proclaimed October as

“Michigan Car-Deer Crash Safety Awareness Month.”
In Michigan in 2008 there were 61,010 reported car-deer crashes with 12 motorists killed and 1,648
injured. About 80 percent of all car-deer crashes take place on two-lane roads between dusk and dawn.
(Of the reported car-deer accidents Kent County is number one and Montcalm County is number five in
the state’s highest accident rate).
What can you do?
• Stay aware, awake, alert, and sober.
• Remember, safety belts are your best defense in any collision.
• Be alert for deer in spring and fall, especially at dawn and dusk.
• Heed deer crossing and speed limit signs, particularly on two-lane roads.
If a crash is unavoidable:
• Don’t swerve!
• Brake firmly
• Hold on to the steering wheel.
• Stay in your lane.
• Bring you vehicle to a controlled stop.
We at Hill’s Body Shop have noticed an increase in deer hits in the month of October through December
and a big surge directly after the time change, because more people are still on the road at sunset.
If you have had the misfortune of hitting a deer, Hill’s Body Shop, Inc. is here to help restore your ve-
hicle to its pre-accident condition. Your insurance company may refer you to one of their “preferred”
repair facilities. These body shops have an agreement with your insurance company to keep down the
cost of your vehicle repair in exchange for referrals. We believe it’s not in your best interest to take
your vehicle to these contracted repair shops. We believe safety and quality should come before cost,
whereas these “preferred” shops seem to put cost before quality and safety. We believe it to be unethical
to cheapen your vehicle repair to save your insurance company money. You’re our customer, not your
insurance company’s. Hill’s Body Shop, Inc. has always and will always provide the finest repairs avail-
able regardless of DRP contracts.
For more information about what you can do to avoid a car-deer accident and what to do if you do have
a car-deer accident, please visit our website http://www.hillsbodyshop.com/
Hill’s Body Shop

“Quality Service You Can Depend On”
507 W. Shaw • Howard City • Next to Mobil
231-937-7380 or 800-938-9141
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PAYING 90 to 100% SPOT PRICE

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When it’s time to clean house, don’t

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OPEN MON. - FRI. 9 AM - 6 PM, SAT. 9 AM - 3 PM
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January 15th Activities Snowmobile Fun Run Vintage Snowmobile Show

Pere Marquette Snowmobile Club Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Latitudes Entertainment Tent: Time: 9:00am - 7:00pm Place Downtown Edgerton Street
Music, Food & Drinks! Awards at 7:00pm in the entertainment
Time: 6:00pm - 12:00am Tent Kids Games
Place: 101 E. Edgerton Street Trail maps will be available when you Community Snow Fort Building
register at at one of the following Snowflake Slingshot Target Shooting
locations along the route: Snow Painting
January 16th Activities Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Howard City Depot - HOWARD CITY Place: Township Library
Pancake Breakfast Mr. Pibs Restaurant 117 Williams St.
Time: 7:00am - 11:00am 3780 Mackinac Tr., LEROY
Place: Howard City Fire Station Reed City Chamber Kids Sledding Hill
125 Shaw Street 200 N. Chestnut, REED CITY Time: All Day
Shaker’s Party Store Place: White Pine Trail Staging Area
Latitudes Entertainment Tent: 420 N. Chestnut, REED CITY
Music, Food & Drinks! Chase Creek Smokehouse Hockey Shoot Out Contest
Time: 12:00pm - 12:00am 7143 Depot, CHASE Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Place: 101 E. Edgerton Street Big Al’s 7807 Mystic Lake Dr. LAKE Place: Dr. Wemmer’s Office 205 E
Okke’s Store 280 S. Cass St. MORLEY Edgerton Street
Warming Fire & Refreshments Lake Street Station Saloon
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm SAND LAKE Snowman & Winter Display Contest
Place: White Pine Trail Staging Area Connor O’Malley’s Irish Pub Time 10:00am - 4:00pm
202 N. Main St., EVART Place: Area Businesses
Food Wagon
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm Registration Fee: $10 to all participants
Euchre Tournament
Place: White Pine Trail Staging Area Time: 3:00pm - 7:00 pm
Stanwood Motorsports & Place: Downtown Edgerton Street
Marine Display
Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Place: Downtown
Thank You to our Winterfest Sponsors!

Volunteers Needed Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce
If you would like to volunteer at Village of Howard City
Pere Marquette Snowmobile Club
the Howard City Winterfest, please TCH Reynolds Township Library
Howard City Downtown Development Authority
contact Marianne Shepard at the Howard City VFW post 3306 • Latitudes Restaurant
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★ 2 LOCATIONS ★
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Greater Lakeview Area Churches

Our Savior’s
Lutheran Church
110 Edgar St.
Lakeview
Join Us
In
1 Mile North of M-46
530 W. Howard City-Edmore Rd. 989-352-6836 on Youngman Rd.
P.O. Box 378, Edmore Sunday Morning Worship • 9:30 am
2½ miles west of Edmore on M-46 Sunday School • 11 am
989-427-3316
Worship
Sunday Evening Bible Study • 6 pm
Rev. William Twynham Wednesday Kids Program & Prayer Meeting • 7 pm
Worship 11:00 AM Other Opportunities: Choir, Small Group Bible Studies,
Holy Communion celebrated 1st & 3rd Sundays & Youth Groups
Your Ad Sylvester
Community Church
Could Be Here. 5 Mile Road • Mecosta, MI 49332
231-972-0233
Sunday Morning Worship Service • 10 AM
Call Fellowship Time • 11 AM
231-937-4740 Sunday School • 11:20 AM

Pastor: Richard Taylor
Your Ad St. Margaret Mary

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Every Sunday beginning at
1051 E. Howard City Rd. • Edmore 10am with Praise & Worship!
989-427-5645 (Includes Kids Bible Lesson and Great Fellowship)
Come expecting to receive an anointed message
Sunday Morning Worship 9 AM
Call Tues. & Thurs. Morning Worship
from the Word of God and to be encouraged to
know the love of Christ on a personal Basis. Call
231-937-4740 231-937-4740
8:30 AM Pastor: Lynne Kronewitter • 616.984.7229
Rev. Joseph Pettit Meeting at: Maple Valley Complex
239 First Street • Trufant
CHURCH DIRECTORY You’re Invited To…

Bethel SAND LAKE Emmanuel
Pierson UNITED
Bible Church Lutheran METHODIST Baptist
Ensley Baptist Church
7077 120th St., Sand Lake
101 Grand • Pierson, MI
Sunday School – 9:45 am
Church CHURCH Church
Sunday M-46 East of Old 131 45 6th St. • Sand Lake
Worship – 11:00 am 16028 Isabella St. • Coral
Sunday School ............. 9:45 am 231-937-4921 or Rev. Darryl Miller
Evening – 6:00 pm Morning Worship 10 am
Morning Worship....... 10:45 am
Evening Worship ......... 6:00 pm 231-937-4402 Phone: 616-636-5673
Sunday School 11:15 am
Teens – 5:30 pm Worship Service 9:30 am
Nursery Both Services Robert Baerwolf, Interim Pastor
Wednesday - 7:00 pm Tuesday - Grief Share 9:30 am Children’s Church 9:30 am Evening Service 6 pm
Sept. - April – AWANA Wed. Services – 7:00 pm Worship Service 9:30 am ~ FOR RENT ~ Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm
Church Ed. Building with fully
K - 6th Grades Sunday School 10:45 am
BLAST during school year equipped kitchen. Make reservations Pastor Bert Boes
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group now for your parties, family reunions,
Adult Bible Study Ladies Bible Study – 1:30 pm Saturday Night Service
showers, graduations, group meetings. 231-354-6347
Rev. James Ankerberg, Senior Pastor
Pastor Thomas Sluys 5:00 pm Call Crystal Gould at 616-636-5615 231-354-6311
Steve Cason, Youth Pastor $65.00 Rental, additional $25.00
Church Phone 616-636-5581 616-636-5542 Precious Gifts Child Care refundable cleaning fee. Gospel Jamboree
www.ensleybaptist.com www.piersonbiblechurch.org Center 231-937-4615 • NO ALCOHOL • 3rd Sat. of the month.
First Baptist CHURCH OF THE A warm welcome awaits you at

Church FULL GOSPEL BIG PRAIRIE
(Since 1946)
304 Shaw St. COMMUNITY
HERITAGE Howard City
Non-Denominational
United Methodist Church Celebrating 135 Years of Pentecostal Grace

180 E. Lake St.
CHURCH
19931 W. Kendaville • Pierson Ministry in Howard City 1988 S. Elm, White Cloud
SAND LAKE (2 mi. N. of Hilltop Store - Hardy Dam)
Sunday School .....................9:45 am 1 block E. of Traffic Light
Sunday Worship 10:30 am
Morning Worship...............11:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am* Sunday School 10 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am
Evening Worship .................6:00 pm
Sunday Youth Activities 5:30 pm* Sunday Morning 11 am Sunday School 10:45 am
Wednesday 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Awana (grades K-6th)
Sunday Night 6 pm
Wed.: Kids Club 6 pm*
Wed. Bible Study 7 pm Pastor Arnold Guikema Jr.
*September to May Teen Activity Center
Adults Bible Study & Prayer 6:30 pm Pastor Verta Giddings Ph. 231-689-0255
Brad Brillhart, Pastor Pastor Brian Humphreys (616) 636-5628 or 231-689-1850
Office Phone Church Phone: 231-937-4809 Pastor Gary Giddings
231-937-4310 www.howardcitybaptist.com (616) 799-0331
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Non Denominational
A Christian Reformed 22 Mile Rd. N. to Sand Lake
Ministry 231-937-4740 19 Mile Rd.

Cedar Springs
Sunday Morning
Worship Service 10 am
Corner of Cypress & 136th
M-46 www.ensleyumc.org
Worship 10 am 1-888-937-4740 Algoma Ave. US-131 S. to G.R. Sunday Evening Service &
Youth Group 6 pm Rev. Darryl Miller
Boys & Girls Clubs Pastor Doug DiBell & Mens & Womens Discipleship
Pastor Tom Holloway groups offered throughout the week. Office: 616-636-5659
Wednesday at 7:00 pm Minister of Music & Youth For more info, call or visit our web site at:
www.grace-hc.org
Sunday Worship 11 am
Teen Activities - Call Church 15671 Algoma Ave. • Cedar Springs Sunday School 9:45 am
1/8 mile north of 19 Mile Rd.
Pastor Joel Cooper
231-937-5250 616-696-3229 Pastor Jorge Ballivian Open Hearts, Open Minds,
On M-82, 5 miles west of www.soloncenterwesleyanchurch.org
Howard City Angel Food Ministry Host Site 231-937-6440 or 937-6833 Open Doors
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6 Weeks Minimum
Call 231-937-4740
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kary@karycfrank.com 11995 N. Maple Island Rd.
Bi R
Big Rapids,
id MI (231) 796
796-7900
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TAXIDERMY y
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by Laurel Gardner
A b b e help you to create
a home as individual
Preserving Your Memories The corating as you are!
23564 Eisenhower
De Dept. 7910 Federal Road, Howard City
231-937-4206
Come see
Newaygo, MI 49337 Tom Open Mon. - Fri. 9 am - 6 pm
Home 231-937-6101 & Chris Sat. 9 am - 4 pm
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THE WO
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Call for Directions HOURS: 9 am-5 pm • Sat. 9 am-3 pm
616-696-1902
Sun. 9 am-1 pm • Closed Tuesdays
M-82, 3 Miles West of U.S. 131
Hours: Tues. - Sat. 9:00 - 7:00
Sun.: 12:00 - 5:00 / Closed Mon.
2805 - 20 Mile Rd.
Cedar Springs, MI 49319 231-937-6556
Cedar Auto Service, Inc. Yarn Shoppe

“Best Darn Garage In Town”
• Complete foreign & domestic auto care & Quilting
• Honesty • Integrity Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat: 10 AM - 5 PM
Now offering Diesel Injector Service! Wed.: 10 AM - 9 PM
Closed Sundays
No need to go out of the way for 59 W. State Rd. • Newaygo
100% import auto repair and maintenance!
231-652-5262
er
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Fax: 231-652-5320
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616-696-2466 A Warm & Friendly Place to Visit
Water Damage Restoration, Smoke & Fire Damage Restoration

Steel & Aluminum Roofs, Roofing/Siding/Windows
In business since 1965
800-559-1900
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Residential - Commercial
HDTV Antennas
114 S. Michigan Ave. • Downtown Big Rapids Great Lakes
Communications, Inc. All prices, packages and programming
231.796.7743 subject to change without notice.
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Phone: 231-689-1589
Fax: 231-689-1246
Rueh’s For All Your Construction Needs!

Plumbing - Heating & Hardware Leo Butler, Builder
Howard City
www.ruehs.doitbest.com
6295 E. 36th St. Ph. 231-937-9785
White Cloud, MI 49349 Cell 616-862-6575
FREMONT FIREWOOD
RENT-ALL 8’ Mixed Hardwood or Oak
Delivered in 8’ length,
minimum 10 cords per load.
502 W. Main St. $
80 - $90 per cord due to haul distances
Fremont, MI 49412 Call Perry or Cindy Cousineau
Ph. 231-924-4980 231-796-4558
Fax: 231-924-5568 Chuck Asbaugh Leave name & number
Raedells
Beer • Wine • Liquor • Bait • Food To Go
19 E. Main St. • Fremont, MI 49412
VINYL GRAPHICS
Magnetic, Stock & Safety Signs, Awnings
Propane • Groceries Portable Signs, Banners, Vinyl Lettering
Political Signs, Promotional Items
1753 S. Beech • White Cloud Shirts, Mugs, Hats
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Climate Master
STORAGE UNITS
Jim Brown Les Balder
Manager Owner
231.924.4273 231.924.3173
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CALL
231-629-1972 231-937-4740
170 Items
for Sale
Hunting/Sporting
N.R.A.-C.C.W.
HAND GUN TRAINING CLASS.
January 23rd
$100
Free Handgun-Range use.
Full Service Training Center
Greenville Hardware Co.
(616)754-8990
or (616)754-6919
240 Manufactured
Homes
1993 CENTURY 28’X50’, 3-bedroom,
carport, large shed, wet bar, washer/dryer.
Must be moved, $22,500. Call North
Country Homes (231)775-1868
DOUBLEWIDE WITH GARAGE, 3 bed-
room, 2 bath only $39,000.00 with financ-
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250 Autos for Sale

1993 AEROSTAR $700
1994 Chevy truck $1,300
1987 Suburban $1,200
1997 LeSabre $1,800
1998 Century $2,500
1997 Caravan $1,800
Arthur K. Eggerding Inc. 1997 Jetta $1,500
1999 Ranger Extended $2,800
Realtor / Broker 2001 Caravan $2,200
1999 Silouette $1,900
Committed to marketing your property! 1998 Saturn $2,800
23 Years Experience, VA loans. Call Today! 1999 Protege $1,500
THERE IS STILL TIME! 1999 Caravan $1,850
1999 Montana $2,400
Close On Your New Home By April 30th and Get Up To 1996 Caravan $2,500
$8,000 TAX CREDIT ‘00 Sephia $1,500
Call Carla Welch 616-437-1327 ‘98 Intrigue $2,800
1999 Grand Prix $1,500
or Brynadette Powell 616-835-2624 Many more! 231-349-0804
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Cabins for Rent 1.800.396.2233 Owner
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Family Dentistry
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Adoption
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Today!
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2121 Alpine, N.W. • Grand Rapids
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NOTE: ALL ADVERTISERS in this cat- Cedar FOR JUST CLEANING
egory are working with a licensed adop-
Body Also Portable Toilet Rentals
for any occasion
1600 PER WEEK

tion agency.
$
Mattress Sets
Shop *Minimum 6 Weeks
ROBINSON
Serving: Cedar Springs • Sand Lake
Howard City & Surrounding Areas
13399 White Creek 231-937-8282
A TEMPERPADIC/STYLE MEMORY
FOAM MATTRESS SET Queen, new-
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1/4 Mile S. of 17 Mile Rd.
Call Kim at 616-636-5565
If YOU can’t flush…
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never used, as seen on TV, with warranty.
Cost $1,800, Sell $695. Can Deliver 616-696-1830 You may need US!
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Health Matters
Find Peace
For Your
at
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Reflexology
& Massage
134 E. Edgerton
Howard City
in the back of Charlene’s Mystic Café
Call for an appointment
231-937-9959
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231-937-9370
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• Sprains and Strains Therapy Choose…
• Surgical Rehab
NORTHERN
• Hand Injuries PHYSICAL THERAPY
• Sports Injuries
616-696-6555
www.northernpts.com
• Workers Comp Injuries
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Know?
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Morley, Gowen, Coral,
Trufant, Lakeview, Amble,
Croton Hardy, Kent City,
Bailey, Grant, Newaygo and White Cloud
For classified or display

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• 2x2 ft. Steel $180/ton BUYING: LIMITED TIME
• Clean Auto Cast • Steel SPECIAL OFFER:
Iron $160/ton Service Pro
• Cast Iron $145/ton
• Car Bodies AW46 Hydraulic Oil &
• Tin $125/ton • #1 & #2 Copper Tractor Hydraulic &
• Reg. Steel Prices $125/ton • Aluminum Transmission Fluid
• Car Bodies $145/ton Your Choice 5 gallons
• Batteries
Limited Time Only
• Catalytic Converters
• Radiators
$
28 Each
$27 Each for 5 or more
Pricing • Yellow Brass
subject to
change
without
notice. Certified Scales
Newcosta / County Line
N
31
Federal / Old 131
Howard City
US-1
W E
S
M-82 8878 E. 88th St. Hours:

Howard City Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5
Beech
M-82
Recycling
231-937-4175 Sat. 9 - 2 • Sun. Closed
TINNEY
ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION
LOYALTY HAS ITS REWARDS

2010 MODELS ARE IN!!!
UP $
TO 2,000 in bonus earnings
with GM Card “Top Off The Card” and
Owner Loyalty Bonus Cash on ALL Models
Making room
for
2010 Models
0 %
APR
STILL AVAILABLE ON
SELECT 2009 MODELS!!
PRE-OWNED VEHICLES • PRE-OWNED VEHICLES • PRE-OWNED VEHICLES
2003 Chevrolet 2009 Buick 2004 Chevrolet 2003 GMC 2007 Chevrolet 2009 Buick 2004 Chevrolet
Cavalier Lucerne CXL S-10 Sierra 1500 HHR Enclave CXL TrailBlazer
Loaded & Under Warranty AWD, Moon Roof, Loaded
$
5,400 $
19,950 $
10,800 $
10,800 $
11,000 $
39,950 $
13,300
2008 GMC Sierra 2002 Chevy 2007 Jeep 2006 Chevy 2006 Buick 2007 Saturn 2008 Pontiac
Crew Cab 4x4 Cavalier Z24 Commander Impala Terraza CXL Aura XE Grand Prix
Chrome Grill, 20” Wheels Coupe, 5 spd., low mi., like new. Custom Stereo & Wheels Nice. Loaded, Chrome Wheels Sedan.
$
27,995 $
4,950 $
17,450 $
10,750 $
12,950 $
15,950 $
14,550
2006 Monte 2005 Ford 2008 Chevy 2007 Buick 2008 Chevy 1997 Honda 2008 GMC
Carlo LT Expedition XLT Impala LT Lacrosse Malibu 2LT Odyssey Sierra XCab 4x4
Loaded, Low Miles New Tires Leather, loaded. Loaded Leather, clean. 98,000 Miles & In Great Shape 10,000 miles.
$
13,875 $
13,375 $
16,950 $
19,995 $
18,995 $
5,850 $
26,250
www.tinneyautomotive.com
Lube, Oil & Filter, Tire Rotation
10 Minutes East SALES PARTS & SERVICE $29.95
Up to 5 quarts of GM Goodwrench conventional motor oil. Blend &
of 131 from Mon. & Wed. 9 - 8 Mon. & Wed. 7:30 - 7 synthetic oil higher. 4 tire rotate. Coupon must be presented at the time
of write up. Most vehicles. Some restrictions apply. No cash value. Not
14 Mile Road Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9 - 6 Tues., Thurs., Fri. to be used with any other coupon or promotion. Expires 2-28-10.
Exit 101 Sat. 9 - 3 7:30 - 5:30
All prices plus tax, title and fees. See dealer for details.
Greenville, MI • 616-754-3605
14 MILE ROAD WEST OF GREENVILLE

616-754-3605 • 1-800-968-9098
AT SPARTA CHEVROLET
TAKE ADVANGATE OF A GREAT DEAL ON A LEASE,
CALL US FOR DETAILS.
9C090
2009 IMPALA LS SEDAN
POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS, AC,
CRUISE, TILT, ONSTAR, WE HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF HD TRUCKS AND 2009 DIESELS
4,900 COURTESY MILES WITH 0% APR SAVE THOUSANDS IN FINANCE CHARGES!!!
9T263
2009 1500 4X4 LT1
0% APR 0% APR 0% APR 0% APR 0% APR

QUALIFIED CREDIT
AVAILABLE WITH
ONLY $324/MO
EXT CAB LONG BOX, 5.3 LITRE V8, POWER DRIVER
SEAT, REMOTE START, LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL,
TRAILERING PKG.
WITH 0% APR
Payment based on a sale price of $23,347 for 72 months & 0% APR w/ qualified credit
No Hidden Fees or Charges! Just Add Tax, Title and Plate 9T212
2009 2500 4X4 WORK TRUCK
QUALIFIED CREDIT
AVAILABLE WITH
10C077
2010 COBALT XFE SEDAN REG CAB, DURAMAX DIESEL, ALLISON 6-SPEED TRANS,
EPA ESTIMATED 37 MILES CAMPER MIRRORS, A/C, CRUISE CONTROL, ROOF
PER GALLON HIGHWAY MARKER LAMPS, HD TRAILERING EQUIP, LOCKING REAR
DIFFERENTIAL, INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER
9T307
2009 2500 4X4 LT1
QUALIFIED CREDIT
AVAILABLE WITH
MSRP $16,685 CREW CAB, DURAMAX DIESEL, ALLISON 6-SPEED TRANS,
SALE PRICED AT $13,543

BLUTOOTH FOR PHONE, REMOTE START, STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
CONTROLS, HD TRAILERING EQUIP, LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL,
Save and additional $1,000 if you own a 1999 or newer gm vehicle INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AND MORE
Not Actual Photo 9T114
2009 3500 4X4 LT1

QUALIFIED CREDIT
AVAILABLE WITH
10C099
2010 MALIBU 1LS CREW CAB, DURAMAX DIESEL, ALLISON 6-SPEED TRANS,
BLUTOOTH FOR PHONE, REMOTE START, STEERING WHEEL AUDIO
POWER WINDOWS, LOCKS,
AC, CRUISE, TILT, ONSTAR, CONTROLS, HD TRAILERING EQUIP, LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL,
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AND MORE 9T231
REAR SPOILER
Not Actual Photo
2009 3500 4X4 LT1
QUALIFIED CREDIT
AVAILABLE WITH
MSRP $23,180 EXT. CAB DURAMAX DIESEL, ALLISON 6-SPEED TRANS,
SALE PRICED AT $19,675

66 REMOTE START, FOG LAMPS, ROOF MARKER LAMPS,
HD TRAILERING EQUIP, LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL,
Save and additional $1,000 if you own a 1999 or newer gm vehicle INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER AND MORE
* Never any hidden charges; just ad tax, title, plate & doc fee. Rebates to dealer. Vehicles may not be exactly as pictured and are subject to prior sale. Must take delivery by 1/25/2010. Some residency or other restrictions may apply, see us for complete
details. We have made every effort to assure accuracy and reserve the right to amend and/or correct any errors. Promotional rates in lieu of rebates and require qualified credit. Should rules or rebates change neither customer nor dealer will be obligated to
consummate deal. Due to other special offers which may be available. YOUR PRICE MAY ACTUALLY BE LESS THAN ADVERTISED, please ask us for details. Thank you for shopping at Sparta Chevy. Must take delivery by 1/25/2010. See dealer for details.
SEVEN GOOD
SELECTION*
IN-STOCK*
YOUR CHOICE...JUST $12,995** YOUR CHOICE...JUST $14,995**
WHILE THEY LAST
*Subject to Prior Sale ** Plus Tax Title Plate Doc. Not Actual Photos Not Actual Photos *Subject to Prior Sale ** Plus Tax Title Plate Doc
05 1500
With
h Plow
w 53 K 5.3 V8 C ............. $1
8 Auto AC 17,4
495
All Wheel Drive, Well Equipped
07 YUKON XL DENALI 4X4
Leathher, Looaded,, Pow
wer Mooon, Enntertaainmeent,
Naviggation, Clean & Sharp Black on Black .......... $3
32,9
995
09 TAHOE LT2
000 Miless ....... $3
4x4, Leatther, Loaded, 17,0 33,9
995
03 2500 HD 4X4
Regu g Box 6.0 .................... $1
ular Cab Long 13,9
995
Not Actual Photo
Just $16,495* * Plus Tax Title Plate Doc IF WE DON’T HAVE IT WE CAN FIND IT!
ALWAYS CLEAN, LOW MILE, LATE MODEL VEHICLES
616-887-1791
Corner of M-37 & Sparta Ave.
www.spartachevy.com

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The River Valley

Community MSU Extension

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Unearth The

BIG BENS TIRES

You’ll Be Ready With

vehicle today! Rain-X Winter Beam Blades

BIG BENS TIRES & AUTO REPAIRS

(Corner of Northland & Pine) (Behind Rustic Sport Shop)

* Some restrictions may apply.

Winterfest GOLDEN CELEBRATION

Droski Insurance Fresh From The Farm

Boneless Bottom Round Boneless Beef Bone In

Effective Jan. 11, 2010 thru Jan. 16, 2010

FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.

GM LEASING IS BACK! 0% FOR 72 MONTHS AVAILABLE ON SELECT 09 VEHICLES

$1000 OWNER LOYALTY CASH

T10073 T9147 T10043

$1000 OWNER LOYALTY CASH

LAST ONE!S THIS DEAL! FOX PRICE FOR EVERYONE:

90033 CONVERTIBLE! LEATHER, SPORT PACKAGE

FOX PONTIAC BUICK GMC Only the Best.

Women’s Action Network

Study sheds light on microscopic flower petal ridges

On Northland Dr. in Morley

We will meet or beat

Sick of the Cold? Warm Up…

& Good For You Too!

Winter Skating Schedule Extreme Private Party $125.00

FRIDAY Skating - 7:30 - 10 p.m. A Party for Any

Low-Mileage assistance and cards are

HEEL SPURS • GOUT

NOTICE OF FILING DEADLINE

FOR MAY 4, 2010, SCHOOL ELECTIONS

Kim Alexander, Clerk

funds for January.

Area Happenings are ran free of charge for non-proﬁt groups.

SENIOR DAY (50 years plus) at This

040 Lost and Found

1998 GMC Sonoma Ext. Cab 4 cylinder.................... 1,295

1996 Plymouth Neon 4 door, auto., local trade .......... 1,295

1995 Ford Econoline Conversion Van 1 owner.... 1,495

1993 Ford F150 Reg. Cab, long box, 6 cyl..................... 1,495

1996 Chevy C1500 V8, auto., local trade..................... 1,995

2001 Chevy Cavalier Z-24 Moonroof ....................... 1,995

1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera V6, auto., clean .... 2,495

1991 Audi 100 4 dr., auto., loaded ................................ 2,495

2000 Ford Ranger XLT 2WD, auto.............................. 2,995

1997 Ford F150 Work truck, auto., long box................. 3,495

1997 Ford F150 V8, auto., long box.............................. 3,495

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